Behavioral Health Therapist HEART Team

About this Job : General Summary of Position The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Therapist- HEART Team is to deliver behavioral health counseling to beneficiaries served by the HEART Team. The HEART Team provides holistic interdisciplinary community based medical and behavioral health services designed to help beneficiaries manage complex medical and behavioral health illnesses. It aims to restore health improve community daily living personal and social skills while reducing incidence of medical or behavioral health crises that lead to unnecessary use of the hospital system. The Behavioral Health Therapist-HEART Team is responsible for providing ongoing psychological assessment and supportive counseling to minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms and / or substance dependence that interfere with the beneficiary's ability to manage their health daily living activities and personal development The Behavioral Health Therapist-HEART Team is also responsible for providing clinical supervision to assigned Peer Recovery Specialists. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides individual family and group psychotherapy services based on an understanding and integration ofvarious theoretical approaches to human behavior Collaborates with HEART Team members and beneficiaries served to develop therapeutic goals and interventions for the care plan. Develops wellness plans crisis¿ ¿plans¿ ¿safety¿ ¿plans¿ ¿relapse¿ ¿prevention¿ ¿plans as needed to¿ ¿support¿ ¿the maintenance¿ ¿of¿ ¿stable¿ ¿functioning. Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the supervisor and / or HEART Team and communicatesbehavioral health recommendations to the beneficiary and the beneficiary's care providers Communicates with HEART Team primary care providers psychiatrists nutritionists vocational specialists care mangers community health workers and other care providers including external agencies. Documents work in accordance with standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations clinical assessment progress notes discharge procedures etc. In consultation with HEART Team recommends plan changes for beneficiaries who are not improving asexpected Determines use of Peer Recovery Specialists and provides clinical guidance regarding the implementation of their services. Works closely with other clinical / professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work. Participates in 24 / 7 / 365 on-call rotation and coordinates after-hours resources in accordance with care plan andbeneficiary need. Provides services remotely in-office telephonically via telehealth in the community or beneficiary's home asbeneficiary needs and preferences dictate. Remains solution focused at all times. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Minimal Qualifications Education Master's degree Psychology Counseling Social Work required Experience 1-2 years Mental Health and / or Substance Use preferred Licenses and Certifications LCSW-C - Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical Any of the identified licenses meet the requirements for this position. Upon Hire required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire required or Licensed Psychologist Upon Hire required or LCPC-Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Upon Hire required or Lic Grad Prof Counselor - LGPC Upon Hire required or LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - State Licensure Upon Hire required and DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing Upon Hire required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 90 Days required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent oral communication writing organizational skills and abilities. Utilizes approaches and strategies that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on theinterdisciplinary plan of care. Solution Focused Collaborative nature and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint applications. Experience with Electronic Health Records This position has a hiring range of : USD $60,632.00 - USD $107,494.00 / Yr.